identifying and analysing how the elements of drama are combined to focus and drive the dramatic action for an audience

identifying and analysing how the elements of drama are used in the historical and contemporary conventions of particular forms and styles

discussing how the elements of drama have been used in a performance they have seen

Considering viewpoints – meanings and interpretations: For example – What were the actor/director’s intentions in this drama? What are your intentions in the drama you are making? What ideas did you think the drama expressed? How did you engage with the drama?

accessing and researching directors’ works through real or virtual performances to analyse directors’ interpretations of scripted drama and considering implications for their own work